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Ardoz, Cobbler of War
Price tag $6.17

Legendary CreatureGoblin Shaman

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3073 Current Rank
#3238 Last Week
#2996 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardoz, Cobbler of War.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardoz, Cobbler of War decks.

Raphael, the Nightwatcher Raphael, the Nightwatcher
+16% Synergy $1.30
End-Blaze Epiphany End-Blaze Epiphany
+6% Synergy $0.25
Boneclub Berserker Boneclub Berserker
+4% Synergy $0.22
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+2% Synergy $0.30
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-7% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardoz, Cobbler of War's abilities and overall game plan.

Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+56% Synergy $0.40
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+56% Synergy $0.26
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+46% Synergy $0.36
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+44% Synergy $0.12
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+41% Synergy $2.50
Goblin Rabblemaster Goblin Rabblemaster
+40% Synergy $0.63
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+39% Synergy $2.30
Battle Cry Goblin Battle Cry Goblin
+39% Synergy $0.33
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+39% Synergy $2.36
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+38% Synergy $7.51

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardoz, Cobbler of War decks.

Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+38% Synergy $4.76
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+37% Synergy $0.30
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+36% Synergy $4.28
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+35% Synergy $4.97
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+30% Synergy $0.92
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+24% Synergy $0.23
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+21% Synergy $1.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.51
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-9% Synergy $11.96
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.74

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $43.27
Gamble Gamble
-16% Synergy $13.71

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardoz, Cobbler of War's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Goblin Bushwhacker Goblin Bushwhacker
+32% Synergy $2.15
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+28% Synergy $11.50
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+28% Synergy $0.24
Fleeting Effigy Fleeting Effigy
+28% Synergy $0.09
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+27% Synergy $2.07
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+25% Synergy $0.23
Rundvelt Hordemaster Rundvelt Hordemaster
+25% Synergy $1.72
Goblin Traprunner Goblin Traprunner
+25% Synergy $0.22
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+24% Synergy $1.25
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+23% Synergy $0.98
Hellrider Hellrider
+22% Synergy $3.08
Spark Elemental Spark Elemental
+22% Synergy $0.23
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+21% Synergy $2.09
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+21% Synergy $0.29
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+20% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Piledriver Goblin Piledriver
+19% Synergy $2.54
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+19% Synergy $0.17
Dropkick Bomber Dropkick Bomber
+19% Synergy $2.41
Goblin King Goblin King
+18% Synergy $12.49
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
+18% Synergy $4.97
Relic Robber Relic Robber
+18% Synergy $0.16
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.47
Muxus, Goblin Grandee Muxus, Goblin Grandee
+16% Synergy $14.13
Goblin Guide Goblin Guide
+15% Synergy $1.19
Hellspark Elemental Hellspark Elemental
+15% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+14% Synergy $8.63
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+14% Synergy $0.35
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+14% Synergy $0.21
Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+14% Synergy $0.23
Warren Instigator Warren Instigator
+13% Synergy $13.77
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+13% Synergy $1.83
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+12% Synergy $0.29
Conspicuous Snoop Conspicuous Snoop
+11% Synergy $4.44
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+11% Synergy $1.47
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+11% Synergy $0.33
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+10% Synergy $13.71
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+10% Synergy $0.17
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+10% Synergy $4.11
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+10% Synergy $0.95
Calamity, Galloping Inferno Calamity, Galloping Inferno
+9% Synergy $0.33
Anger Anger
+7% Synergy $1.97
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
+7% Synergy $5.58
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+7% Synergy $1.44
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+6% Synergy $24.07
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
+6% Synergy $0.54
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+6% Synergy $0.32
Goblin Ringleader Goblin Ringleader
+6% Synergy $1.37
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.93
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+4% Synergy $0.64
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-7% Synergy $5.19

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardoz, Cobbler of War safe.

Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+26% Synergy $1.55
Force of Rage Force of Rage
+20% Synergy $0.25
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+14% Synergy $0.28
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+11% Synergy $2.61
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+11% Synergy $0.25
Fireblast Fireblast
+6% Synergy $0.43
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+4% Synergy $0.31
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+3% Synergy $1.37
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.57
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+3% Synergy $2.05
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.35
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+2% Synergy $2.95
Seething Song Seething Song
-1% Synergy $12.99
Shock Shock
-1% Synergy $0.18
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-3% Synergy $4.08
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
-3% Synergy $3.55
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $13.37
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-6% Synergy $0.27
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-6% Synergy $0.43
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-9% Synergy $11.24
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-10% Synergy $6.43
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-10% Synergy $10.47
Big Score Big Score
-12% Synergy $0.99
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-13% Synergy $3.74
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $12.01
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-19% Synergy $66.45

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardoz, Cobbler of War's game plan and control the board.

Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+18% Synergy $0.33
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+15% Synergy $0.25
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+12% Synergy $0.10
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
+12% Synergy $0.51
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+10% Synergy $0.16
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+9% Synergy $0.98
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+9% Synergy $0.28
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.28
Indulge // Excess Indulge // Excess
+9% Synergy $0.42
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+8% Synergy $0.25
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+8% Synergy $1.61
Purphoros's Intervention Purphoros's Intervention
+8% Synergy $0.15
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+8% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+7% Synergy $0.28
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+5% Synergy $0.09
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+5% Synergy $1.76
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.29
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+4% Synergy $0.45
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+4% Synergy $0.19
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+4% Synergy $0.37
Snort Snort
+4% Synergy $0.35
Firecat Blitz Firecat Blitz
+4% Synergy $0.33
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
+3% Synergy $1.86
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+3% Synergy $4.92
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+3% Synergy $8.79
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+2% Synergy $0.23
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+2% Synergy $0.42
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+2% Synergy $0.23
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+1% Synergy $0.16
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.10
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1907.80
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.44
Crash Through Crash Through
-1% Synergy $0.14
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-2% Synergy $1.69
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-2% Synergy $0.34
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
-2% Synergy $4.24
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-3% Synergy $3.97
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.93
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $6.66
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-6% Synergy $0.61
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $2.56
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-13% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+35% Synergy $1.06
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+17% Synergy $0.34
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+12% Synergy $3.27
Captain's Claws Captain's Claws
+9% Synergy $0.34
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+5% Synergy $0.81
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+5% Synergy $0.18
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+4% Synergy $4.25
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+4% Synergy $0.62
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $4.46
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+1% Synergy $7.04
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.32
Embercleave Embercleave
0% Synergy $9.63
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-1% Synergy $8.56
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.80
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-6% Synergy $5.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardoz, Cobbler of War's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+28% Synergy $3.25
In the Web of War In the Web of War
+28% Synergy $0.88
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+23% Synergy $3.39
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+19% Synergy $1.29
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+18% Synergy $0.58
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+18% Synergy $0.51
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+17% Synergy $1.72
Quest for the Goblin Lord Quest for the Goblin Lord
+15% Synergy $1.81
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+14% Synergy $0.88
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+11% Synergy $3.13
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+11% Synergy $3.23
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+11% Synergy $15.67
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+11% Synergy $0.36
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+10% Synergy $0.25
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+10% Synergy $1.09
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+9% Synergy $7.35
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+9% Synergy $0.47
Fervor Fervor
+9% Synergy $5.13
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+9% Synergy $0.24
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+8% Synergy $0.65
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+7% Synergy $2.22
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+6% Synergy $0.22
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+6% Synergy $9.05
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.21
Kumano Faces Kakkazan Etching of Kumano Kumano Faces Kakkazan
+6% Synergy $0.20
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+5% Synergy $0.29
War Effort War Effort
+5% Synergy $0.13
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.35
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.49
Pandemonium Pandemonium
+4% Synergy $5.62
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+4% Synergy $1.41
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+3% Synergy $0.24
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+2% Synergy $3.67
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+2% Synergy $0.49
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.44
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-3% Synergy $27.96
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $12.25
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-10% Synergy $7.01
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-11% Synergy $21.82

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardoz, Cobbler of War to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+21% Synergy $0.58
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+7% Synergy $0.52
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-3% Synergy $2.95

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+34% Synergy $0.24
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+28% Synergy $1.48
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+20% Synergy $2.31
Goblin Burrows Goblin Burrows
+20% Synergy $0.74
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+15% Synergy $1.73
War Room War Room
+11% Synergy $9.15
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+10% Synergy $11.01
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $21.12
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+8% Synergy $17.93
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.34
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+4% Synergy $0.27
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+4% Synergy $0.19
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+4% Synergy $0.30
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.44
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
0% Synergy $0.30
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
0% Synergy $0.11
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-1% Synergy $7.61
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-2% Synergy $2.28
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $1.78
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $43.73
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-5% Synergy $1.78
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-6% Synergy $0.21
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.36
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-6% Synergy $1.13
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $5.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.70
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-7% Synergy $15.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+30% Synergy $0.39
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $3.88
Blitzball Blitzball
+6% Synergy $0.22
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.31
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
0% Synergy $0.25
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $9.70
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.37
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $34.62
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.37
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-7% Synergy $1.64
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-8% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.06
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-9% Synergy $3.98
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardoz, Cobbler of War decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.48
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.57
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $30.46
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.10
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $48.99
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy $0.25
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.93
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $13.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.28

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